How far is Huntsville, AL from East Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to East Florence, AL is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.91 mi
01h 19m
Flight
60.61 mi
97.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.61 mi
Kilometers
97.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.91 mi
Kilometers
117.33 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 6:28 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-22T17:08
Arrive East Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 6:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Athens
AL

County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
32.1 mi
00h 39m
To East Florence
40.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and East Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and East Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Side Square

    115 m · 16 sec · West Side Square

  3. 3

    Continue on South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 9 sec · East Side Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street Southeast

    111 m · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street Northeast

    3062 ft · 1 min · Washington Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast

    1736 ft · 44 sec · Pratt Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on University Drive Northwest

    7.6 mi · 12 min · University Drive Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Huntsville Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Huntsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and East Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Drive Northwest
60.1 mi · 82%
Huntsville Road
2.95 mi · 4%
Washington Street Northeast
0.58 mi · 1%
Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.33 mi
West Side Square
0.07 mi
South Side Square
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

University Drive Northwest

Continue straight

49.1 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 39m from Huntsville
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to East Florence?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Huntsville and 40.8 miles from East Florence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near East Florence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 60.61 mi (97.54 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: West Side Square (-86.585936, 34.730413)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.47
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.73 $19.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.63 $11.89 $23.77
Diesel $5.42 $13.92 $27.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and East Florence. The current time is 17:08:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.